Traffic Signal Specialist

City of Billings•Billings, MT

About The Position

Responsible for supervising, assigning, reviewing, and performing skilled technical work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic traffic signals, street lighting systems, and traffic control equipment. The position also provides technical advice and assistance with project planning, coordination, and scheduling. The incumbent is expected to understand division and functional operations, work with considerable initiative, and—with management guidance—solve complex technical or strategic problems and recommend alternatives. The role provides detailed information, explains technical policies and procedures, and may negotiate basic agreements. It also maintains cooperative relationships with the public and other employees.

Requirements

Two years of formal training beyond high school.
Four years of related work experience.
Montana Type II, Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Level II International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, perform, and supervise electrical and electronic construction, preventive and corrective maintenance, field and bench repair, testing, and installation of traffic signals, street lighting systems, and traffic control equipment.
Organize construction, maintenance, modification, repair, testing, and installation services for traffic signals, street lighting systems, and traffic control equipment.
Calculate and implement signal timings and coordination for signalized intersections; review changing traffic conditions; assist with data collection and research; and recommend signal phasing changes to improve traffic flow.
Develop, schedule, and carry out a preventive maintenance program; inspect electrical and electronic systems and equipment; and recommend changes to maintenance procedures.
Review signal plans from consultants, city engineers, and the Montana Department of Transportation; install, analyze, adjust, and maintain Gridsmart and other signal-system hardware and software; and inspect contractor-installed signals and related work.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; coordinate staff training; address performance deficiencies; and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Plan, direct, and coordinate projects; requisition materials; and select or adapt equipment and materials to meet work requirements and specifications.
Recommend and assist with implementing goals and objectives; identify maintenance problems and areas; and establish schedules.
Prepare records, reports, and project status reports; maintain project, activity, and materials records; and supervise records of time, materials, and equipment use.
Inspect work in progress and completed work for accuracy, proper methods and techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures, review them with appropriate management staff, and implement improvements.
Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints; investigate citizen complaints and advise on corrective action.
Serve as an emergency contact as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.